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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this So... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following: Back Door Security Upgrade for the Wichita VA Medical Center *** See Statement of Work below for details *** If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email UEI number GSA Contract (as applicable) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in VetBiz at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is: veronica.flores@va.gov (913) 946 - 1167 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048. STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT (SOR) FOR Back Door Security Upgrade INTRODUCTION This Statement of Work describes professional service requirements for work to be done to upgrade the Bldg 26 Specialty Care Back Door Security system. WORK DESCRIPTION 2.1 Replace the Advantor panel with a C-Cure compatible panel in building 26, 2nd floor Specialty Care area and add card readers and associated hardware to 2 stairwell doors. The new C-Cure compatible panel will be capable of handling 16 readers. 2.2 Add a new power supply and enclosure. The current Advantor panel is an expansion to the existing Advantor system and will need to be physically removed from the Advantor end of line pathway. 2.3 There are 3 existing doors that will be cut over to the new panel for a total of 5 doors on the new C-Cure compatible panel. 2.4 The 2 doors that will be added to the system are on opposite sides the building from where the existing access panel is located. Will require cabling pulled down 2 hallways and building of the system for the 2 doors. There will be no door monitoring or request exit monitoring on these 2 doors. The 2 new doors are both in concrete walls and will need to be core drilled to bring the reader to the non-secure side of each door. 2.5 VA will provide the strikes that will be added to these 2 doors. VA will provide the 2 readers for these doors. VA will provide a fire control relay to drop power to 2 magnetic locks. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The Contractor shall provide all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, labor, testing, certification, expert supervision, management and transportation to satisfactorily perform all tasks as identified within. The work will be located in Bldg 26 of the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 5500 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67218. Contractor will coordinate with Facilities Management Service for access to the required areas. The Contractor shall keep the POC and the Contracting Officer informed at all times of the status and progress of the service. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS All the utility work shall be performed by certified technician or workers. All tools, materials and equipment such as scaffolds, ladders, scrapers, blades, rags, cleaning chemicals and compounds will be strictly controlled by the Contractor for proper disposal and to prevent access to unauthorized personnel. This includes guarding the equipment to prevent patients' access and possible injury while Contractor employees are using the equipment. All equipment must be secure when not in use. The contractor shall fully comply with all infection control requirements. At a minimum the contractor shall do the following actions: Use mobile containment unit for dust control if possible Replace ceiling tile(s) as soon as possible. A maximum of 2 ceiling tile out at any time. Give way to essential patient traffic and interrupt dust producing activities to allow patients to pass. Seal holes, pipes conduits and punctures appropriately. Use a HEPA vacuum and/or damp disinfectant mop for cleanup of dust. Cover general waste before transport OTHER REQUIREMENTS Scheduling: Work shall be completed within normal business hours. Monday through Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Interference with Clinic Functions: Contractor personnel are required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with clinic functions. This includes but not limited to, utility service, fire protection systems, and the passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment and carts. Identification of Workers: Uniforms or work attire are to be cleaned and maintained in good condition and will be worn as designated by the manufacturer. In the absence of the CFS a temporary acting supervisor will be identified, and he/she will assume full responsibility for the work site until relieved from his/her responsibilities. Damages: Any wall surface, glass, floor tile, window or other material broken or damaged by Contractor personnel during the performance of this project shall be corrected/repaired to the previous existing condition or better. Disposal of Waste: The Contractor will not dispose of any materials at any location on the Medical facility premises. All waste and rubbish materials are to be disposed off Medical Facility premises by the Contractor, and disposal shall be in accordance with Federal and local regulatory guidance and laws. Documentation of Products to Be Used: The Contractor will be required to submit a material approval submittal of all supplies and material to be used in the project, as required in the submittal section of this scope. Any material safety data sheet, company specification and brochure will be attached to the form. The form must be returned to the CFS approved prior of using the material or supplies. The CFS must comply with all comments, remarks and instructions attached to the form. A separate sequential logged must be maintained by the Contractor and CO to keep track of all submittals processed. Safety: While in the performance of this contract, the Contractor personnel shall abide by the safety requirements of the Medical Center. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care in making the work area safe at all times. The number one priority is to protect patients and hospital staff from any possible injury resulting from the equipment or materials. The Contractor is responsible for security of equipment each day. There is no storage area available on site. The hallways or corridors shall not be used to store, pile or place supplies. Any safety violation or emergency situation should be reported to a hospital official immediately. All equipment used to perform the survey will conform to OSHA regulations. DELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION Robert J. Dole Medical Facility 5500 East Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218